Match Report
| Paços de Ferreira | Paços de Ferreira |  |  | S.L. Benfica | S.L. Benfica | ||||||||||||||||
| David Jacobs | David Jacobs | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Henry Elenio | H. Elenio |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Kai Eberle | K. Eberle | |||||||||
| Tim Terry | T. Terry |  | 36 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 |  | Jose Quaresma | J. Quaresma | |||||||||
| Bruno Nunes | B. Nunes | | 67 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 59 |  | Mauricio Carrasco | M. Carrasco | ||||||||
| Anton Schumacher | A. Schumacher | | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Gaspar Carvalho | G. Carvalho | |||||||||
| James Croft | J. Croft | | 80 | M | | 5 | | D | 57 |  | Scott Young | S. Young | |||||||||
| Joseph Ndo | J. Ndo |  | 80 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 |  | Manfa Deschamps | M. Deschamps | |||||||||
| Richard Mckinlay | R. Mckinlay | | 76 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Gary Campbell | G. Campbell | |||||||||
| Steven Watson | S. Watson | | 36 | M | | 8 | | M | 47 | | Adel Mazzoncini | A. Mazzoncini | |||||||||
| Uwe Knapp | U. Knapp | | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 |  | Steve de Jong | S. de Jong | |||||||||
| Jamal Van Der Laan | J. Van Der Laan | | 70 | A | | 10 | | | A | 67 | | Jon May | J. May | ||||||||
| Manuel Rego | M. Rego | | 66 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Romarin Ipoua | R. Ipoua | |||||||||
| Tomek Deyna | T. Deyna |  | 75 | D | | 12 | | G | 64 | | Gaspar Barros | G. Barros | |||||||||
| Malte Thiele | M. Thiele | | 84 | M | | 13 | | G | 63 | | Hugo Soares | H. Soares | |||||||||
| Danny Edwards | D. Edwards | | 74 | A | | 14 | | A | 61 | | Frank Shearer | F. Shearer | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Hanami |
Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio da Mata Real where Paços de Ferreira play S.L. Benfica in this friendly game. A crowd of 14,381 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paços de Ferreira are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paços de Ferreira are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Paços de Ferreira kick off and get the match underway!
3.56
0-0Manfa Deschamps hacks Steven Watson from behind! The referee calls over Manfa Deschamps and warns him to calm down! Steven Watson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.52
0-0Adel Mazzoncini flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve de Jong. Steve de Jong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romarin Ipoua but he's offside!
6.01
0-0Richard Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Kai Eberle. What a save!
8.38
0-0Gary Campbell catches Richard Mckinlay on the ankles. The referee calls over Gary Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Richard Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.23
0-0Steven Watson kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Rego. Manuel Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.28
0-0Manfa Deschamps chips the ball to his team mate, Jon May. Jon May makes a simple pass, allowing Romarin Ipoua to run into the box. Romarin Ipoua rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Bruno Nunes.
22.57
1-0James Croft flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Knapp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Uwe Knapp lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Rego. With a superhuman jump, Manuel Rego connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.30
Richard Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Rego holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Rego shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
38.35
Adel Mazzoncini catches James Croft on the ankles. The referee calls over Adel Mazzoncini and warns him to calm down! James Croft stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.16
Scott Young flicks a high pass forward. Manfa Deschamps controls it well on his chest. Manfa Deschamps controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romarin Ipoua. Romarin Ipoua shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
40.52
Gaspar Carvalho catches Uwe Knapp on the ankles. Gaspar Carvalho is shown the yellow card! Uwe Knapp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.12
Adel Mazzoncini flicks a high pass forward to Romarin Ipoua who brings the ball under control. Romarin Ipoua rushes past Bruno Nunes! Romarin Ipoua makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paços de Ferreira appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
S.L. Benfica start the second half!
48.33
Jose Quaresma clumsily knocks into Manuel Rego. Jose Quaresma is given a warning by the referee! Manuel Rego runs off the knock.
55.57
Tim Terry runs forward with the ball. Tim Terry knocks the ball forward to Jamal Van Der Laan. Jamal Van Der Laan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Rego but he's offside!
59.22
Bruno Nunes launches a long ball forward. Manuel Rego shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
60.04
1-0Paços de Ferreira have made a substitution with Danny Edwards replacing Jamal Van Der Laan .
63.03
Joseph Ndo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Rego. Manuel Rego plays a scrappy one-two with Uwe Knapp and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Manuel Rego provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Kai Eberle is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.23
Adel Mazzoncini threads a neat ball through to Romarin Ipoua. Romarin Ipoua advances inside the box! Romarin Ipoua strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
75.34
Joseph Ndo flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Rego holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Rego finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.02
Paços de Ferreira have made 2 substitutions with Tomek Deyna replacing Tim Terry and Malte Thiele replacing Richard Mckinlay .
83.39
Malte Thiele knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Rego. Manuel Rego finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
85.55
Manfa Deschamps threads a neat ball through to Romarin Ipoua. Romarin Ipoua knocks in a cross ball towards Jon May. Jon May powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jon May!
89.03
Gary Campbell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary Campbell shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Henry Elenio!
90.00
Malte Thiele controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Edwards. Danny Edwards sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Manuel Rego 23, 63 | Jon May 86 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Rego of Paços de Ferreira |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Henry Elenio (GK)
6
2. Tim Terry (DEF)
7
3. Bruno Nunes (DEF)
6
4. Anton Schumacher (DEF)
6
5. James Croft (MID)
6
6. Joseph Ndo (MID)
6
7. Richard Mckinlay (MID)
6
8. Steven Watson (MID)
6
9. Uwe Knapp (ATT)
7
10. Jamal Van Der Laan (ATT)
6
11. Manuel Rego (ATT)
9
12. Tomek Deyna (DEF)
6
13. Malte Thiele (MID)
6
14. Danny Edwards (ATT)
6
1. Kai Eberle (GK)
6
2. Jose Quaresma (DEF)
5
3. Mauricio Carrasco (DEF)
6
4. Gaspar Carvalho (DEF)
5
5. Scott Young (DEF)
6
6. Manfa Deschamps (MID)
6
7. Gary Campbell (MID)
6
8. Adel Mazzoncini (MID)
6
9. Steve de Jong (ATT)
6
10. Jon May (ATT)
8
11. Romarin Ipoua (ATT)
7
12. Gaspar Barros (GK)
0
13. Hugo Soares (GK)
0
14. Frank Shearer (ATT)
0